Welcome to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) photo gallery. The CTA began operations in 1947 after acquiring the Chicago Rapid Transit Company and the Chicago Surface Lines. It operates numerous rail lines and surface bus routes in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Below is a sample of what the CTA operates, but by no means complete in covering the CTA throughout it's history.

Please do not reuse any of these photos without prior permission from photo owner. Thank you.
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